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1016 Horizon  Trail, Nebo
$699,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4435934 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
SELLER OFFERING A $13,000 CREDIT AT CLOSING to buy down your interest rate or cover closing costs with an acceptable offer submitted by 11/30/2026! Discover your mountain escape at 1016 Horizon Trail in Pisgah Preserve, a gated community bordering Pisgah National Forest near Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina. Offered at $699,000, this log home combines rustic character with modern comfort and spectacular long range mountain views. Set on 1.92 wooded acres, it offers a peaceful setting for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or potential vacation rental. Built in 2016, the home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and approximately 2,817 square feet of heated living space across three levels. The great room welcomes you with warm wood finishes, a gas log fireplace, and an open floor plan connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. A kitchen island makes gathering easy, while the main level primary suite offers comfort and convenience. A mud room with laundry completes the main floor. Upstairs, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and flexible space offer room for guests and relaxation. The daylight basement adds a recreation room, office, bonus room, full bathroom, storage, and walkout access. The bonus room offers space for overnight guests, hobbies, or a media room. Outside, the rolling, wooded homesite creates a sense of seclusion. Enjoy changing seasons, fresh mountain air, and beautiful scenery near the end of a cul de sac. Pisgah Preserve offers gated access and a community clubhouse, with annual HOA dues of $600. The wooded surroundings and long range views create an inviting backdrop for gathering with friends or unwinding after a day outdoors. Outdoor adventure begins almost at your doorstep. Pisgah Preserve directly borders Pisgah National Forest, with protected woodlands just steps from the community. Explore regional hiking opportunities, watch for native wildlife, and enjoy the Blue Ridge foothills. Nearby Linville Gorge Wilderness is known for dramatic mountain scenery and challenging trails, while the Blue Ridge Parkway offers memorable drives and seasonal color. Lake James is another outstanding destination close to home. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or enjoying clear water framed by mountain scenery. Lake James State Park offers hiking, mountain biking, paddling, picnicking, and seasonal swimming at Paddy's Creek. Explore the Fonta Flora State Trail and historic Overmountain Victory Trail, or launch a boat from a public access area for a day on the lake. Winter brings even more possibilities. Sugar Mountain Resort near Banner Elk offers skiing, snowboarding, and seasonal activities, approximately an hour to an hour and a half from the Nebo area depending on route and road conditions. Nearby Marion and Morganton offer restaurants, breweries, shops, and small town charm. From summer lake days and autumn hikes to winter adventures, enjoy Western North Carolina in every season. Short term rentals are allowed under the listed community restrictions, offering flexibility for buyers considering a personal getaway with potential rental use, subject to applicable requirements. Experience authentic log home character, mountain views, privacy, and access to outdoor recreation. Schedule your private showing today!

1016 Horizon Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com

5021 Little Acre  Road, Nebo
$925,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4402201 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This home is being sold fully turnkey and is approved for short term rentals and complete with a deeded boat slip on Dock E Slip 7, this home is ideal as a vacation getaway, or income producing property. Built by Higgins Building Group, the home welcomes you with soaring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, a stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and an open concept design filled with natural light. The spacious great room flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining area, creating an inviting gathering space for family and friends. Warm wood finishes, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful details throughout capture the essence of Lake James living. The main living area opens to expansive outdoor spaces where you can enjoy peaceful wooded surroundings and seasonal lake views. Whether relaxing on the covered front porch, entertaining on the back deck, or gathering around the fire pit after a day on the lake, every space has been designed to embrace the outdoors. The mostly finished walk out basement provides additional living space with a wet bar, recreation area, guest accommodations, and plenty of storage, giving everyone room to spread out. Fiber optic internet, a private well, and underground utilities make working remotely or enjoying extended stays easy and convenient. Ownership includes access to the unmatched amenities of both 1780 and Camp Lake James. Spend your days at the community beach, pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds, hot tubs, and waterfront gathering areas. Launch your boat from your deeded slip and experience everything Lake James has to offer, all just minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains, charming downtown Morganton, Marion, and the Pisgah National Forest. With its desirable location, proven rental eligibility, deeded boat slip, and access to one of Lake James' premier communities, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the very best of mountain and lake living while generating income when you are away.

5021 Little Acre Road, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com

2377 Ivy Rays  Way Unit #56, Nebo
$65,000
4358492 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
If privacy is what you’re after, this is it. Welcome to Lot 56 at 2377 Ivy Rays Way in Nebo—where nature does the buffering for you. A dramatic ravine borders the left side of the property, ensuring no one will ever build directly to the left of you. The result? A peaceful, wooded setting that feels tucked away, yet it's just a short distance from access to the community picnic area, firepit, and community dock for fun days on and in the water. Hard to find and even harder to replicate, this lot is the perfect place to create your mountain escape. The community has a lot to offer for full-time residents, those looking for a great vacation home location, or for investors wanting a short-term rental property.

2377 Ivy Rays Way Unit #56, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Greyrock Realty Group LLC. donna.strater@gmail.com

4064 Dense Acre  Trail, Nebo
$950,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4301277 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for a get-away lake home that can be used as an income producing property in the desirable community of 1780? Discover “The Treehaus” at Lake James — Your Private Escape in the Coveted 1780 Community! Welcome to a mountain-modern retreat that captures the best of Lake James living. Nestled on 1.14 private acres surrounded by whispering pines, The Treehaus blends rustic charm with modern comfort — ideal as a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing short-term rental. Enjoy a deeded boat slip (E-5) for quick access to the lake, and full membership to Camp Lake James, where amenities include pools, a fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, hot tub, cantina dining, and miles of scenic trails connecting directly from your door. Inside, soaring two-story ceilings and a cozy wood-burning (gas-log) fireplace create a warm great room perfect for gatherings. Step onto the spacious screened-in deck to entertain or relax with morning coffee amid nature’s peace. The main-level primary suite offers a private en-suite bath and custom built-in wardrobe. Upstairs, a bedroom loft and guest suite provide comfort and privacy, while the lower level is all about fun — complete with a live-edge wet bar, bonus sleeping area, and full bath. There’s room to sleep up to eight guests, and every inch is designed for effortless enjoyment. Fully furnished and truly turn-key, this home is ready for you to arrive and start living your lake dream. Roast marshmallows at the firepit, take your ATV to the Camp, or set out for a sunset cruise — The Treehaus makes it all simple. Home also provides an outdoor grill. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a smart investment, or both — The Treehaus at Lake James delivers the ultimate lake lifestyle. Living and loving the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

4064 Dense Acre Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®. marilynvarnesNC@gmail.com

2349 Cornwallis  Trail, Nebo
$2,399,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4201741 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This successful short term rental is being offered turn-key and furnished. Brand new dock has been installed, enhancing an owner's enjoyment of the private beach. Open, airy, and bright waterfront home with rustic charm located in renowned 1780 on Lake James. Known affectionately as Kingfisher to the many vacationers that choose this beautiful getaway every year, . On the main floor you'll find the large but cozy family room with vaulted ceilings and dramatic stone fireplace. The ample kitchen, walk-in pantry, and dining room are adjoining with access to the large back deck and screened in porch. The laundry and spacious primary suite with access to the screened porch and outside fireplace are also located on the main floor. The lower level includes a second full suite, 2 additional large bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half baths, a bunk room with 4 built-in bunk beds, rec room, mud room, additional laundry, and UTV garage. Camp Lake James membership included!

2349 Cornwallis Trail, Nebo

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Unified. bryan@lakejames.com

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